כהודעת - נפתלי קמפה

Naftoli Kempeh new niggun for the days of rachamim and Selichos from י"ג מדות 

Oif Simchas Sunday 7 Elul

Chasunas:

Bean  - Teppfer Lake Terrace 

Dreyfuss  -Scheiner Ateres Esther

Glatzer - Toplan Ateres Blima

Oelbaum - Loewi Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Gelbwachs  - Spiegelman Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Silber  -Shapiro Fountain Ballroom 

Glantz - Amsalem Bais Faiga

- For ladies Azkara event for Mrs. Frumit Rennert A"H tonight at Bais Kayla 8:30pm

Tomorrow Labor Day Hashkafa in the workplace event

Sunday Aigust 31 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 78° Sunshine and a few afternoon clouds.

- Trump: Nnever felt better in my life. also, dc is a crime free zone! president DJT

-The rise of digital media has reduced socialization, with young adults' time spent with friends plummeting from 12.8 hours weekly in 2010 to 5.1 hours in 2024.

-Back to school shopping traffic today

- The Israeli Government is seriously considering the annexation of parts of the West Bank in retaliation for the imminent recognition of the State of Palestine by several countries, including Australia, Canada, France and the United Kingdom, according to a number of Israeli, U.S. and European officials with direct knowledge who spoke to Axios. 

- Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani seriously injured in car accident in New Hampshire, hospitalized with fractured vertebrae & multiple cuts—NYP

- Yom Tov Pop up shop today at Bnos Devorah 5:30 pm in the lunchroom downstairs 360 Oak st.

- Ruby shoe sale today at 550 James st $44 a pair

Grand openings:

Fashion Island 6902 Rt 9 Howell, NJ 

Twillory Toms River 2066 Lakewood Rd

Sage kids new location in Toms River 2360 Lakewood rd 

-New sefer Orach Yaakov on Hilchos Nida and Yoledes from Rav Yaakov Forcheimer 

- Last day of free delivery at local Lakewood pharmacies as a new $4 delivery charge takes effect tomorrow Labor day for prescriptions.

- B"H:  The doctors reported that the Belzer rebbe ahlita underwent the surgery successfully at Hadassah hospital to repair a bone fracture in his leg.

- Among independent voters who support the Make America Great Again movement, 73% said they would vote for Republican Jack Ciattarelli for governor, according to the Rutgers-Eagleton poll.

- Oak street  Chasuna traffic with 4 Wedding halls faa reports that adequate traffic improvements were not receuved ahead of approving more wedding halls and only had a study done 6-7pm see more here

- Jackson township says it will not be a sanctuary city under gov Phil Murphy, and will fully Cooperate with ICE officials.

- Still some Boyd and girls not placed yet as schools have begun and girls schools have orientation this week

- Giyus: A clarification was sent out by the chatzer of Rav Yitzchok Zolberstein shlita after several clips of his statements were publicized regarding the IDF draft. It says those behind the publication are people who purposely attended his public shiurin and edit clips out of context to push their agenda. The Rav defers all public matters pertaining to giyus to Rav Dov Landau, as to his remarks about nachal charedi he noted Rav Steinman was not mochel those who claimed his support for these programs. As per halachos of chilul shabbos he was talking to bring out a point and was not meant as a public psak.

- Chicago Governor Pritzker: "We don't want troops on the streets of American cities. That's un-American, and frankly, the president ought to know better. This one doesn't seem to. He hasn't read any books. He doesn't seem to understand the Constitution or the laws."

- Lacy, NJ: Camden-based nuclear plant manufacturing company wants to build four new nuclear reactors, a solar energy field and utility-scale battery storage at the site of the former Oyster Creek Generating Station in Lacy.

- Yated article: Learning from History: How a Yid Should Protest.

Most protests held thus far — including those in front of the jails — have adhered to the sensitivity and restraint advocated by gedolei Yisroel. They have been conducted with permits and in an orderly manner, expressing pain and suffering while making it abundantly clear that nothing will cause us to abandon the bnei yeshivos, the shevet Levi of our times.

Bnei Torah Protesting With Violence?

There is, however, a relatively small — though not insignificant — group of bnei yeshiva who, tragically, have gone well beyond the boundaries set by the gedolim of previous generations. They have engaged in dangerous and at times violent actions, running onto major highways and busy thoroughfares, endangering their lives and those of drivers by hurling themselves in front of moving cars and buses to block traffic.

Israel At War Sunday August 31

 Israel at war day 695

- IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir: We will also get to senior Hamas officials abroad

-Poll: Majority of Young Americans Back Hamas Over Israel. A new Harvard Harris poll reveals a stunning generational divide in U.S. attitudes toward the Israel–Hamas war. While older voters overwhelmingly side with Israel  with 89% of seniors and 65% of those aged 25–34 showing support  the youngest voters see things very differently. Among Americans aged 18–24, more than 60% say they support Hamas over Israel.

- Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida is dead, Defense Minister Israel Katz announces.

- Postwar plan envisions "temporary relocation" of Gaza's entire population to build a luxury tourism destination and advanced technology center on the rubble — WaPo

- Hamas terrorist Hazem Naeem, who held former hostage Emily Damari captive, has been eliminated

-Organizers of the "Freedom Flotilla to Gaza" say that today (8/31) a flotilla will depart from the port of Barcelona and on 9/4 another flotilla will depart from Tunisia towards Gaza with the aim to "break the siege".According to the organizers, about 70 ships are expected to take part in the flotilla. Greta Thunberg will sail to Gaza again....

- Thousands flee Gaza city as IDF hits targets in launch of takeover and clear out the terrorists 

Motzei Shabbos Parshas Shoftim News Updates Lakewood

- Israel Channel 12 that a senior Ukrainian source stated: “At this stage, because of security considerations, pilgrims will not be able to travel to Uman this year.”

Powerball lottery jackpot increases to $1 billion for the drawing tonight.

Update The winning numbers were: 3, 18, 22, 27, 33, and Powerball 17.

- Following rumors yesterday regarding President Donald J. Trump’s health after he had not been seen publicly since Tuesday, Trump was spotted earlier today leaving the White House to play golf at his club in Virginia.

-Ruby shoe sale tomorrow in Lakewood at Main Bnos Melech 550 James 10am- 8pm $44 a pair

- Trump: Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every Single Vote. NO EXCEPTIONS! I Will Be Doing An Executive Order To That End!!! Also, No Mail-In Voting, Except For Those That Are Very Ill, And The Far Away Military. USE PAPER BALLOTS ONLY!!! President DJT

-Trump: DC is virtually, in just 14 days, a CRIME FREE ZONE. The people living and working there are ecstatic!!! President DJT

- President Trump's HUD Secretary Scott Turner is kicking out all illegal aliens from Section 8 housing. The U.S. government will now require proof of citizenship for all Section 8 tenants.

No longer will illegal aliens be able to leave citizenship boxes blank or take advantage of HUD-funded housing, riding the coattails of hardworking American citizens."

- Islamic Republic close to collapse in Iran, civil war possible after US, Israeli decimation of nuclear capabilities: experts

Israel At War Motzei Shabbos Shoftim

 Israel at war day 694

-IDF soldier killed in Gaza, due to a friendly fire incident where a bullet went off by mistake 

Ariel Lubliner,34 from Kiryat Bialik

-IDF targets Hamas spokesperson Abu-Obeida in a Gaza City strike - still awaiting 

-Houthis confirm that Israel eliminated nearly all government ministers, including PM

2nd body of Israeli hostage returned in operation identified as Idan Shtivi Z"L

- Hamas t confirms the death of its Gaza military leader Mohammed Sinwar, a few months after Israel said it killed him in a strike in May.

-Most of Houthi government  wiped out only 4 ministers remain Today it was officially confirmed that in the Israeli strikes this week on the terror government, the Houthi Prime Minister and most of the senior government ministers were eliminated. 

The full list: 

Prime Minister

Director of the Political Bureau

Prime Minister's Military Secretary

Minister of Justice

Minister of Economy and Trade

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Agriculture

Minister of Information

Earlier reports of a serious incident in Gaza gave not been confirmed by IDF hopefully false.

Zmanim Lakewood עש"ק פר' שופטים רביעי דנחמתא

Friday August 29, 2025 / ה' אלול  תשפ"ה ערב שבת פרשת שופטים  רביעי דנחמתא 
- Candle lighting 7:14 pm
-Shkia/ sunset 7:32 pm

- weather shabbos day 76° and sunny

מה נאוו על ההרים רגלי מבשר משמיע שלום מבשר טוב משמיע ישועה אמר לציון מלך אלהיך

( מן ההפטרה ,אנכי אנכי הוא מנחמכם )

Friday August 29 News Updates Lakewood

Friday, August 29, 2025 / ה׳ אלול תשפ״ה ערב שבת פרשת שופטים

Candle lighting 7:14 pm

Shkiah/sunset 7:32 pm

weather: 80° Sunshine and clouds mixed. Slight chance of an afternoon shower

shabbos day 76° and sunny

- Heavy traffic on erev shabbos across Lakewood with schoolyard construction traffic .

- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will cancel the entry visas to the U.S. of Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and other senior Palestinian officials, in order to prevent their arrival at the UN General Assembly in New York, where there are intentions to recognize a Palestinian state.

- A fire erupted last night in the Catskills at the Kalisher Camp on 102 Tamarack Road in Greenfield Park, with multiple structures reported to be on fire. Kol Mevaser reports several bungalows were destroyed in the blaze and BH no injuries 

- Tefillos for the Gerer rebbe shlita who was feeling weak and has been connected to The Rebbe of Gur is currently connected to oxygen

Yaakov Aryeh ben Yuta Henna.

-The Belzer rebbe shlita will be undergoing medical procedure  on his foot this coming week after a fracture was found in a bone. The rebbe will spend shabbos at Hadassah hospital

 Yissochor Dov Ben Miriam.

- Yated Neeman resumes publication after a 2 week hiatus for Bein hazmanim 

- Powerball lottery jackpot increases to $1 billion for the drawing on Motzei shabbos  

Starting today Aug. 29, packages of $800 or less shipped to the United States will no longer be duty-free. Many countries and shipping companies are temporarily suspending shipping to the US. Shien has not stated yet how iot plans to continue shipping items to the US,

The nearly century-old de minimis exemption, which in recent years allowed goods under $800 US to enter the U.S. without extra fees, is ending as a July executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump takes effect. 

Temu and Shein are shifting to a "local fulfillment model" for U.S. customers to avoid tariffs imposed after the de minimis exemption for low-value imports from China was ended by the U.S. government, enabling them to maintain their prices for American consumers. 

 - Judge permits aaron hirsch to subpoena lakewood planning board over their mysteriously changed vote Faanews 

-Ruby Shoe sale fully restocked will be open again this Sunday and Monday at Meon behind Bnos Melech 550 James st 10 am only $44 a pair

-Shabos bar Mitzva many simchos this week following summer vacation 

- JetBlue discontinues flights from Newark to Miami international starting on or around Sept. 3 the company announced it will also discontinue flights from Newark to Tamp in December 

- The U.S. House Oversight Committee is now investigating Wikipedia for manipulation of public opinion, anti-Israel bias, and antisemitic distortions.

- Ther annual Nshei Adirei HaTorah event will take place Sunday Sept 28 Aseres Yemei Teshuva 

-President Trump has revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection. Former presidents receive lifelong Secret Service protection, while former vice presidents, like Harris, get six months post-office, ending July 21.

-  Job fair this Monday, September 1, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 500 Boulevard of the Americas (BOTA), Lakewood. Organizers say the free event will showcase a wide range of employers and industries, giving participants an opportunity to explore new career paths and network with professionals.

Israel At War Friday August 29

 Israel at war day 693

- Reports of heavy IDF bombings in the Zeyroun neighborhood of Gaza

-Arab media reportd of a security incident in Gaza with IDF casualties possible hostages taken in Hamas Ambush

-The IDF announced it killed Muhammad Abd al-Aziz Abu Zubaida, the top ISIS commander in Gaza. He oversaw the group’s activities across Gaza, West Bank, and the Sinai, including funding and arming operations.

- Turkey severs all economic ties with Israel, closes airspace to Israeli planes and bans Turkish ships from docking at Israeli ports 

after Israeli PM formally recognizes the Armenian genocide.

-Trump admin revokes Palestinian officials' visas before upcoming UN General Assembly: "They must consistently repudiate terrorism — including the October 7 massacre

- PM Netanyahu's office announces that for the first time, Israel will today release part of the horror footage from the October massacre, which until now has only been shown in closed rooms - to organizations, diplomats, and official bodies. This is footage filmed by Hams terrorists in the home of the Ta'assa family in the moshav Netiv HaAsara by security cameras - the mother, whose partner and son were murdered, approved the broadcast of the footage for explanatory purposes.

- IDF recovered the body of slain hostage Ilan Weiss in an operation in the Gaza Strip

His body was recovered along with the remains of a second hostage, whose identity is not yet public, Weiss, 56, was killed on the morning of October 7, 2023, while defending Kibbutz Be’eri as a member of the emergency response team. His wife Shiri and daughter Noga were also taken hostage and later freed during a weeklong truce and hostage release deal in November 2023.

 The initial information about the location of the bodies came from Shin Bet interrogations of terrorists captured during the operational activity in Gaza

- Turkish Foreign Minister: We have decided to completely sever economic and trade ties with Israel and to close our airspace to its planes. Turkish ships will not dock at ports in Israel

- US Senator Lindsey Graham said that if Hezbollah does not agree to disarm, it should face military action.

- British government spokesperson: We have informed the Israeli government that we are banning it from sending an official delegation from the Ministry of Defense to this year's annual DSEI arms exhibition in London, due to the ongoing war in Gaza. Israeli companies will be allowed to exhibit and participate in the exhibition to be held in September

- Hamas’s internal security mechanism warns of a new IDF method to eliminate military operatives in Gaza: Israeli intelligence calls the family of a terrorist and informs them that the operative has been eliminated. The family members rush to make phone or physical contact with the operative to verify their status, and in this way lead Israeli intelligence to the operative's location, resulting in their elimination.

- Ahead of the operation to capture the city of Gaza: The IDF is canceling the humanitarian ceasefire that exists in the Gaza city area. “The area constitutes a dangerous combat zone," the IDF Spokesperson's Unit said in a statement. Further from the statement: "The IDF will continue to support the humanitarian effort in the Strip, alongside the continuation of maneuvering and offensive activity against terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip, with the aim of protecting the security of the citizens of the State of Israel."

- A report in the Eden Al-Ad newspaper of opponents of the Houthis, which has no official approval: In an IDF attack in Sana'a, the Prime Minister of the Houthis' "Change and Construction" faction, Ahmed Al-Rahawi, was eliminated yesterday. It is claimed that several of his escorts were also killed alongside him. No Houthi media outlets have confirmed the report yet.

Oif Simchas Thursday 4 Elul

Chasunas:

Cohen - Lentchits  Bais Faiga

Yoffe - Levin Ateres Blima

Schepansky - Busel  Kesser Moshe 

Glieberman -  Haskell Ateres Esther 

Fertig - Eisner Ne'emas Hachaim 

Sacks Mory Fountain Ballroom 

Mermelstein Cedar Palace 

- Tonight Q&A with R" Lazer Scheiner and Rav Uri Deutsch at Mordys shtieble launching a new night seder program in Jackson

Time change to 8:00 PM

- Adirei HaTorah event at The Edge W. County Line Rd Jackson

Shiur Machshava on Elul based on the Arizal at B'M Ohr Moshe Serdeheli by the Rav shlita 10:30 pm at 26 Dena CT Ridge area

The Roshei Yeshiva's Trip to Washington DC

A update from the Agudah CEO who accompanied the Roshei Yeshiva to visit the Israeli Ambassador to the US in DC.

Dear Friends,

Last night, a picture began to circulate, one that tells a story. There were many questions surrounding it. When? Why? For what?

Some people treasure pictures they have taken in front of Buckingham Palace or the White House: I will cherish this one, my encounter with malchus. Som tasim alecha melech, a mitzvah in this week’s parsha to live with a king guiding us. Man malki rabbanan, Chazal tell us (Gittin 62a )- our example of royalty is talmidei chachamim.

The aristocracy, the strength and the independence of the king is found in the talmid chacham, and it is a privilege to see it up close.

It started with a request from the great talmidei chachamim in Eretz Yisroel, princes of our people, who asked the American Roshei Yeshivah to meet with the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, on behalf the beleaguered olam haTorah in Eretz Yisroel. They wanted us to convey the message that the American Torah world also shares the conviction that our yeshivah bachurim and kollel yungeleit sustain, protect and safeguard the Holy Land and the entire world. I had the zechus of accompanying Rav Ahron Feldman, Rav Elya Brudny and Rav Malkiel Kotler to our nation’s capital, where we met with Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, a man of extraordinary graciousness, insight and respect- the sort of person who can have a productive conversation with others even if they don’t see eye-to-eye on every issue. And for me, it was a chance to observe malchus, to see the selflessness and nobility of our leaders up close.

At one point, the ambassador mentioned the fact that his son, Moshe Yedidya, fell in Gaza, a

Thursday August 28 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 79° A mix of clouds and sun 

Today 4 Elul is tge the 99th Yartzeit of Rav Meir Simcha  Hakohen ZTl  of Dvinsk  mechaber Ohr Sameach/Meshech chochma 

- Powerball jackpot jumps to $950 million for motzei shabbos drawing

- Breslover rabbonim issued an urgent directive this morning instructing that anyone in Israel with an active arrest warrant must not attempt to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah. The ruling comes after several recent incidents in which chareidi men who received draft notices but failed to report were detained when passing through customs.

- White House released a statement clarifying that Trump is not letting in 600,000 Chinese students — he’s continuing existing policy while negotiating a trade deal.

600,000 references a two year extension of the current 300,000. There is no increase in visas.

- The FBI is investigating Robert Westman’s attack as an act of domestic terrorism fueled by a hate-driven ideology. Evidence shows he left anti-Catholic and anti-religious references, expressed antisemitic views (“Israel must fall,” Holocaust references), and included pro-Palestinian slogans. He also inscribed a violent threat against President Trump on a firearm magazine. The investigation remains ongoing, with all counterterrorism tools being utilized.

- Lakewood project to receive part of 10 million grant from The New Jersey Economic Development Authority under the Real Estate Gap Financing Program to support the development of real estate projects. 500 Blvd Urban Renewal LLC – Lakewood – $2,000,000 The project, at 500 Avenue of the Americas, corner Pine st and Sims will include the construction of a two-story commercial building totaling 15,698 square feet, featuring a restaurant on the first floor and conference space on the second floor. More

-Kashrus Alert from JSOR The Dunkim located at 588 Ocean Ave blvd in Long Branch ,NJ will NOT be renewing their certification  and will NO LONGER BE KOSHER  as of September 2,2025.

-While there's still some boys waiting to be placed (due to a school closing) the girls start next week and there's  some not yet placed but lower numbers than previous years

Update: Newark-Liberty International Airport ground stop lifted after air traffic control radio frequency outage. Flights still facing 2+ hour average delays until midnight EDT, per FAA.

Earlier The FAA has issued a ground stop at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport this afternoon, "due to equipment issues." The order comes just as travel ramps up for busy Labor Day holiday weekend.

-Lakewood parents are being hit with major back-to-school expenses this year, from uniforms and school shoes to rising tuitions. While costs keep climbing, salaries are not keeping pace, leaving families under growing financial pressure. On top of that, Lakewood property taxes are set to rise 12% after September, Get Covered NJ marketplace rates are increasing, car insurance premiums have nearly doubled due to the area’s high accident volume, and utility bills have skyrocketed. All this comes just weeks after many parents were already drained by hefty summer camp expenses. צרכי עמך מרובים.

-The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is demanding sweeping reforms at Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) for repeated service failures, skyrocketing rates, and what officials call a dangerous lack of accountability.

-BDE: Petirah of Mrs. Miriam Savitz A"H the wife of Harav Reuven Savitz zt”l.

The levayah will take place today 1:00 pm at the Chapel  off 7th st Lakewood followed by kevurah in the Lakewood Bais HaChaim.survived by her children R’ Avraham Yeshaya, R’ Menachem, and  Mrs. Goldberger, shivah 29B Carnation Drive Lakewood  (a Country Place)

-Adirei haTorah fundraiser event tonight at the former Edge restaurant building in W County Line in Jackson 

-Labor day protest planned for Lakewood NJ on Rt 70E and airport rd  joining the national movement  to Stop the billionaire takeover corrupting our government.

Protect and defend Medicaid, Social Security, and other programs for working people.

Fully funded schools, and healthcare and housing for all.

- Nightly construction continues around Lakewood, shutting down major arteries such as East Kennedy and Route 9 South. Sidewalk installation along Route 9 is underway, with some sections already completed and others still in progress. The new traffic light at Route 9 and Broadway by Evergreen has been installed but has not yet been activated. That intersection has seen multiple pedestrian accidents over the years.

- This Monday Labor day a Hashkafa i the workplace learning program will take place at the Beru hall on the Lakewood/Toms River border from 10am - 1 pm featuring Labor day vaad by Rav Doniel Neustadt, Rav Yosef Veiner, Rav Ari Marburgur, Rav Chaim Meir Roth, Rav Yoel Marton who will discuss topics from Kashrus in Halacha to collections in Halacha, general chizuk and Q&A

Russian attack on Ukraine: 629 drones and 31 missiles were fired by Russia, killing at least 15 people – including four children.

- Trump: The Republican Party is doing really well. Millions of people have joined us in our quest to MAKE AMERICA, GREAT AGAIN. We won every aspect of the Presidential Election and, based on the great success we are having, are poised to WIN BIG IN THE MIDTERMS. We have raised far more money than the Democrats, and are having a great time fixing all of the Country Destroying mistakes made by the Biden Administration, and watching the USA heal and prosper. The results are incredible, a record pace!!! In that light, I am thinking of recommending a National Convention to the Republican Party, just prior to the Midterms. It has never been done before. STAY TUNED!!! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

- Trump: Governor Pritzker had 6 murders in Chicago this weekend. 20 people were shot. But he doesn't want to ask me for help. Can this be possible? The people are desperate for me to STOP THE CRIME, something the Democrats aren't capable of doing. STAY TUNED!!! President DJT

- Giyus: A bochur from the prestigious Yeshiva Kiryas Melech has enlisted in the IDF. This follows reports from last month that nearly 30 bochurim from mainstream Litvishe yeshivos have also signed up to enlist.

- Tonight  Q&A with R" Lazer Scheiner and Rav Uri Deutsch at Mordys shtieble launching a new night seder program in Jackson

Time change to 8:00 PM

Israel At War Thursday August 28

 Israel at war day 692

- Confirmed: IDF eliminated the Chief of Staff of the Houthi Armed Forces.

- A powerful answer from Israeli Ambassador to the US Mr. Yechiel Leiter to CNN: "My son was killed because we are careful not to harm innocent people. He might have been alive today if we did what we are accused of."

- The UN Security Council canceled the UNIFIL mandate in southern Lebanon, which will end in December 2026. Israel Foreign Minister Sa'ar welcomed this.

-New Jersey Gov Murphy and First Lady met with Edan Alexander, the Tenafly, New Jersey native who was held captive by Hamas in Gaza for 584 before being released in May.

- The IDF just targeted Houthi leaders’ homes in Yemen, according to Al-Arabiya

Defense Minister Israel Katz hints at the elimination of senior officials: As we warned, after the plague of darkness comes the plague of the firstborn.

This is a large number of senior Houthi officials who were gathering at several targets in Sana'a. They were all attacked simultaneously - within a few minutes. This was a large-scale operation that was successfully executed in a short time, capitalizing on an intelligence opportunity and precise operational action. It is estimated that they gathered to watch the speech of the leader, Abdelmalek al-Houthi. Israel is awaiting the results of the attack.

- France is considering opening an embassy in Ramallah following its recognition of a Palestinian state next month, according to Emmanuel Macron’s Middle East advisor Ofer Bronchtein h e said that a stable Palestinian state is in Israel’s interest, and that the October 7 massacre “would not have happened if there had been a Palestinian state.”

He also said: “We are trying to prevent Israel from entering Gaza City and escalating the situation” and that Israel will encounter “very strong resistance” from the international community, though Paris hopes “to avoid the imposition of sanctions.”(Amit Segal)

- Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar last night: "The offensive cooperation between Israel and the U.S. has pushed the nuclear threat back by several years. 

- France, Britain, and Germany officially notify the UN Security Council of activation of the snapback mechanism against Iran.

- Israeli forces located and confiscated “secret and sensitive equipment” near Damascus, citing a senior Israeli security official. The claim follows reports overnight of an Israeli airdrop of troops on the outskirts of the Syrian capital.

According to the report, the IDF dismantled Turkish surveillance devices planted in the Damascus area intended to monitor Israel. The source said Jerusalem has warned the new Syrian government against aligning with Ankara, calling it “playing with fire.” The source further claimed the equipment had been housed in Syrian military bases for over a decade.

Oif Simchas Wednesday 3 Elul

Chasunas:

Ralbag - Blumenthal Cedar Palace

Sandler - Bean Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Lehman  - Green Ateres Blima

Smith - Hirsch Bais Faiga

Fischer - Gestetner Lake Terrace

Kanarek - Reich  Ateres Esther 

Chefetz - Lehrman Ateres Reva

Stefansky - Weiss Ateres Chaim Elazar

Halberstam - Heimfeld Neemas hachaim

Leifer - Reiss Fountain Ballroom 

- Shiur in Tanya with Amshinov Rebbe at 910 E. County line Lakewood after 10:00pm Maariv 

Wednesday August 27 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 77° Sunny to partly cloudy. 

Trump: Monday’s Court Order in Utah(on congressional  redistricting) is absolutely Unconstitutional. How did such a wonderful Republican State like Utah, which I won in every Election, end up with so many Radical Left Judges? All Citizens of Utah should be outraged at their activist Judiciary, which wants to take away our Congressional advantage, and will do everything possible to do so. This incredible State sent four great Republicans to Congress, and we want to keep it that way. The Utah GOP has to STAY UNITED, and make sure their four terrific Republican Congressmen stay right where they are!

- In a head to head match a new poll shows Cuomo jumps to 52% while Mamdani lags at 41% in NYC mayoral race

- Giyus: Gedolei Roshei Yeshiva in America Rav Aharon Feldman, Rav Malkiel Kotler, and Rav Elya Brudny traveled to Washington, DC, yesterday to meet with Israeli Ambassador Dr. Yechiel Leiter regarding the proposed draft and gezeiras giyus on yeshiva bochurim into the IDF. The Gedolim emphasized that the Chareidi community in America stands united with the Chareidi community in Eretz Yisroel. The private meeting, arranged by Agudah CEO Reb Shloime Werdiger.

-Lakewood Boys elementary schools begin today; some will start tomorrow, due to the last minute closing of a boys cheder the talmidim were dispersed throughout local mosdos while there's still an unspecified amount of boys waiting to be placed. 

- LSTA some schools have not received bussing routes for this school year. 

-A group from  Buenos Aires, Argentina is spending the week in Lakewood for Elul ahead of the yomim noraim with a daily  learning  program in BMG.

 

- The nypost brought some sick entries from the journal of trans Minneapolis shooter Robin Westman: “If I will to carry out a racially motivated attack, it would be most likely against filthy Zionist Jews”...“I hate those entitled, penny-sniffing k-kes”...“6 million wasn’t enough”...“Free Palestine”...

- Shooting  incident at Catholic church in Minneapolis, reports of at least 20 victims shot

 Two children, aged 8 and 10, killed; 17 injured, including 14 children, 2 critically in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting. the shooter is dead.

The Shooter is a 22 year old biological male transgender who posted a manifesto on YouTube. anti Trump anti Israel pro-Russian, pro-Communist, pro-Trans, anti-Christian, anti-Israel, anti-Indian, a sick obsession with anti-Semitic hatred, painting himself as a deranged Jew-hater According to reports.

- Giyus:  IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:  "Given the challenges across all fronts, we cannot accept a situation where not all parts of society share the burden. Israel's security demands the full participation of every segment of the nation. This is both a civic duty and a national imperative. I call on everyone to enlist and contribute their fair share. This is the urgent need of the hour, and we must all respond to it."

- Faa news: In a crushing blow to Fourteenth Street area residents, the New Jersey Appellate Division on Wednesday upheld Judge Wellerson's ruling which overturned the Lakewood Planning Board's denial of the Besadar Holdings application, FAA News has learned. the application is for a culdesac with 9 lots off 14th street more

- Kashrus Alert: Please be aware that certain products at Aldi frequently change their hashgacha and may be under a kosher supervision not approved by the CRC kosher list. Always check each product carefully and do not assume the previous status remains in place, as these certifications can change frequently

- NYC Quietly Relocating Migrants To Upstate NY In Rockland County and The Catskills. More

- Trump post: RINO Karl Rove, when asked on Fox & Friends this morning how to explain the tremendous success of the Republican Party, with millions of people joining it, and the Dems losing millions, was unable to give an answer. He just couldn’t utter the words, PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP! But that’s OK, the PEOPLE get it, and always have!!!

- Over $150 million in federal education funds for New Jersey schools were unfrozen Monday after the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office reached an agreement with the Trump administration, the attorney general’s office said.

- Edison, NJ:   A large group, some from labor and immigrant rights organizations, came to the Aug. 25 Township Council meeting to express their outrage over a raid last week where almost 30 warehouse workers suspected of being undocumented immigrants were arrested.

- Trump: I am pleased to report that I have raised, since the Great Presidential Election of 2024, in various forms and political entities, in excess of 1.5 Billion Dollars. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!! President DJT

Zohran Mamdani, NYC mayoral candidate, is backing a plan to end or de-prioritize enforcement of many misdemeanor crimes—including shoplifting under $1,000, drug possession, non-weapon assaults, and DUIs.

He calls them “non-serious crimes” that should be handled through social programs rather than policing.

- BDE: Petirah of the mekubal Rav Alter Dovid Chaim Stern zt”l, at the age of 93. Levaya was held today in Bnei Brak  He learned in Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin, Chevron, and Ponovezh, he formed a close bond with Rav Yechezkel Levenstein, and was counted among those privileged to enter the home of the Chazon Ish.

- Gas prices are set to hit their lowest levels in years, making this upcoming Labor Day weekend one of the most affordable for road trips. A combination of rising incomes and falling fuel costs has turned this summer into an unusually budget-friendly season for American drivers, offering welcome relief at the pump.

- Nightly sefardi selichos at Kpshuto restaurant maariv 12:3o  followed by selichot 12:45 

- -Giyus: A young father from Bet Shemesh who was in prison for over month due to evasing the IDF draft was released yesterday and welcomed home with singing and dancing 

Israel At War Wed August 27

 Israel At War day 691

- 9 Israeli strikes on sites and vehicles of the Syrian Ministry of Defense in the Jabal al-Mana area in Kiswah, near Damascus.

 The IDF landed four Israeli helicopters at a military base in the Al-Kiswah area in the suburbs of Damascus and through them landed dozens of soldiers and several pieces of heavy equipment that conducted a search in the place. They stayed there for more than two hours

- President Donald Trump will chair a “large meeting” at the White House on Wednesday to discuss the “comprehensive plan” that the administration is putting together for the postwar management of Gaza, his special envoy Steve Witkoff announced.

We’re going to settle this one way or another, certainly before the end of this year,’ Witkoff says US doesn’t want further partial hostage deals

- Witkoff: The official position of the Trump administration is to reject any partial agreement and demand the return of all hostages in one wave. Hamas cannot have any connection to a future government - this is a shared position of Israel and President Trump. Hams knows this. Hamas has begun to show signs that it is open to an arrangement. The Gaza issue will be resolved one way or another before the end of this year. Hamas is the one creating obstacles to ending the war.

- Heavy shelling by IDF in Gaza city today

-A senior Egyptian official involved in the negotiations told the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar: So far, there is no new horizon to advance towards, against the backdrop of the Israeli demand for a comprehensive deal rather than a partial one. He claimed that this is a "continuation of the endless manipulation policy"

- IDF and Shin Bet: We eliminated the terrorist Mahmoud Al-Asoud, who served as the commander of the West Gaza area in Hams’s General Security Mechanism. During the war and over the years, Al-Asoud served as a central figure in the General Security Mechanism and was a significant knowledge hub in the organization

-Egypt and Qatar have informed Israel that there is still no accurate count of the living hostages and that the matter requires time and security arrangements, according to what the Palestinian terrorist organizations will determine

- PM Netanyahu was asked whether Hams would have launched the surprise attack on October 7 if Trump had been president then: Probably not, but it's hard to say with these crazies. I think Iran would have acted more cautiously. Maybe not.

- Wall Street Journal: Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has been under increased security by the elite unit of the Austrian security services in recent weeks following intelligence that Iran is trying to assassinate him. Iran's threats began after Tehran accused him of contributing to Israel's attack against Iran and claimed that the IAEA published "biased and distorted" reports that allegedly contributed to suspicion towards Iran

 - Hamas' captivity survivor Tal Shoham says: "The terrorists said they received orders from above to starve us. In the room next to us, they had food for months ahead that they stole from humanitarian aid."(Jewish Warrior on x)

-The Prime Minister of Belgium has started the discussion with his government about recognizing a Palestinian state.

- The reception prepared by Hezbollah supporters for the American envoy Tom Barrack today in the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon resulted in Barrack's cancellation of his visit to the city.

בן אדם מה לך נרדם

Selichos Minyanim in Lakewood for Sefardim Elul תשפ"ה. Most minyanim start 45 minutes before the scheduled time for shachris 

Oif Simchas Tuesday 2 Elul

Chasunas:

Gross - Rudnicki Ateres Esther

Weissman - Sitorsky Ateres Chaim Elazar

Malka - Srour Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Muller - Jacobowitz Fountain Ballroom 

Rotberg - Froehlich Cedar Palace 

Samel  - Reisz Lake Terrace 

Tuesday August 26 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 80° Sunny to partly cloudy. 

- Trump Truth Social Post: A really DEADLY weekend in Chicago. 6 DEAD, 27 HURT IN CRIME SPREES ALLOVER THE CITY. Panic stricken Governor Pritzker says that crime is under control, when in fact it is just the opposite. He is an incompetent Governor who should call me for HELP. Mayor Johnson is no better. Make Chicago Great Again!

- Cracker Barrel keeps old logo: "We thank our guests for sharing your voices and love for Cracker Barrel. We said we would listen, and we have.  Our new logo is going away and our “Old Timer” will remain.  At Cracker Barrel, it’s always been – and always will be – about serving up delicious food, warm welcomes, and the kind of country hospitality that feels like family.  As a proud American institution, our 70,000 hardworking employees look forward to welcoming you to our table soon.

- At the end of a 3.5-hour televised live cabinet meeting Trump on Biden: "You would sit and ask one question to Biden: 'What flavor of ice cream do you like?' 'Uhh, uhh, I like...vanilla.' And that was the end of it." 

- BDE: Levaya of Habachur Binyomin Rosner Z"L  ben R' Baruch Yaakov Z'L who was  killed in a tragic ATV accident in Sedona, AZ will take place tomorrow wednesday 12:00 pm at Shomrei Hadas in Boro Park 38th sy and 14th Ave.  He was part of the team for Keren Hatzdoka in Lakewood.

- Trump, in a conversation with reporters at the White House: I hope we will resolve things quickly regarding Gaza and regarding Ukraine

- President Trump: “I am not walking in Baltimore right now! Baltimore is a hell-hole.”

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-Charedi politicians are pressing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and military officials to allow yeshiva students to partake in an annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Ukraine and to fly to other locations for the High Holidays and not get arrested or not allowed to leave because they are considered  draft dodgers. However there is criticism within Likud, Minister Ofir Sofer said "Dealing with deserters who want to fly to Uman while tens of thousands receive orders 8 - a complete disconnection

אבל בעולם החסידות: האדמו"ר מקרעטשניף סיגעט זצ"ל הסתלק לבית עולמו

BDE: Petira of the Kretchnif/Siget rebbe of E"Y Rav Zeida Eliezer Zev Rosenbaum Zatzal, at 75, after suffering a stroke erev shabbos. The levaya will fo out 9:30 pm from rechov Rapaport in Bais Yisroel neighborhood of Yerushalayim 

-  Today marks the 1st yartzeit of Rav Avrohom Ausband ZTL R"Y Riverdale yeshiva there will be hespedim Thursday night at the yeshiva

-NJ State monitor again  blocks the lakewood BOE from rehiring attorney MIchael Inzelbuch after the board voted to hire him again last month 

- The TAG mobile will be in south Lakewood today at Todd plaza from 1-4 pm

-  Minyanim for Selichos for the sefardim began this morning in shuls across Lakewood 

- Trump: Cracker Barrel should go back to the old logo, admit a mistake based on customer response (the ultimate Poll), and manage the company better than ever before. They got a Billion Dollars worth of free publicity if they play their cards right. Very tricky to do, but a great opportunity. Have a major News Conference today. Make Cracker Barrel a WINNER again. Remember, in just a short period of time I made the United States of America the “HOTTEST” Country anywhere in the World. One year ago, it was “DEAD.” Good luck!

- Giyus: Two ultra-Orthodox individuals arrested in recent weeks due to the conscription decree declared their intention to uphold the words of the gedolei yisroel of יהרג ועל יעבור  in order not to enlist in the army they were both given exemptions from serving 

- Governor of the Federal Reserve, Lisa Cook, has released a statement via her lawyers following tonight’s attempt by President Trump to remove her from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. “President Trump purported to fire me ‘for cause’ when no cause exists under the law, and he has no authority to do so.  I will not resign. I will continue to carry out my duties to help the American economy as I have been doing since 2022.”

 - Kashrus alert: Bais Din Minchas Chinuch Tartikov issues statement that in the past few months an individual had falsely labeled ice cream and sorbets with the kosher symbol of our BD under the brand of Miele Gelato therefore we hereby anounce these products have serious kashrus concerns and should not be used 

- Australia is expelling Iran’s ambassador for orchestrating and directing at least 2 anti-Semitic attacks across Australia, including the firebombing of Melbourne’s Adass Shul last year.

-The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s recent ruling that Alina Habba has unlawfully served as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor since July 1.

- RFK Jr. says the 60 largest tech companies will permit Americans to access their personal health data, monetized without permission for years: "You're going to be able to see by next year all of your health records on your cell phone."

Israel At War Tuesday August 26

Israel at war day 690

- Missle from Yemen was intercepted this morning 3:30 am israel time

- After Arab media reports that Israel eliminated the number two (or one) in Hamas leadership, Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas denies the reports and claim he is in Turkey

- Trump, in a conversation with reporters at the White House: I hope we will resolve things quickly regarding Gaza and regarding Ukraine

- Prime Minister Netanyahu: It started in Gaza and it will end in Gaza. We will not leave those monsters there. The entire people of Israel rely on the bravery of our warriors.

- The IDF publishes a preliminary investigation on the incident at Nasser Hospital:

A camera suspected of monitoring the activity of Israeli forces had been installed at the hospital.6 of the fatalities in the incident were Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives. One of them even took part in the October 7 massacre. The IDF is investigating the decision-making process on the ground and the approvals for the strike.

- Qatar on hostage deal talks: The ball is in Israel's court, there is an offer it doesn't seem to want to respond to

- C13: The Israeli Security Cabinet will not discuss the mediators' proposal today - Israel has no intention of responding to it at all

- Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman said Egypt or Qatar do not care where the talks take place, and that what Hams agreed to is in line with what Israel has agreed to in the past. "We call on the international 

-Thousands demonstrate, block roads at start of nationwide day of protests for hostages

- A previously unseen video of the capture of Nimrod Cohen, a soldier taken hostage on October 7, 2023, was released by Monday by his family, who called on the government to do everything they could to secure the release of the captives.

- Israeli aerial and tank shelling continued throughout the night and early on Tuesday in the eastern Gaza City suburbs of Sabra, Shejaia, and Tuffah, as well as in Jabalya to the north, destroying roads and houses.  At least 34  were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza overnight and on Tuesday, the Hamas-affiliated Gaza Health Ministry said, including 18 people around Gaza City.

- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused Iran on Tuesday of being behind a pair of 2024 antisemitic arson attacks in Australia and expelled Tehran’s ambassador, calling the Iranian actions “dangerous acts of aggression” designed to undermine his country’s social cohesion.

- Qatar “strongly condemns” reported IDF incursions into Syrian territory, calling them a “blatant violation” of sovereignty and urging the international community to “take decisive measures” to compel Israel to refrain from what it describes as repeated aggressions.

- Israel Defense Minister Katz emphasizes, against the background of reports about advanced contacts for an agreement with Syria: The IDF will remain at the summit of Mount Hermon and in the security zone necessary to protect the Golan and the Galilee from threats emanating from the Syrian side as the main lesson from the events of October 7. We will also continue to protect the Druze in Syria.

- Egyptian sources to the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar: The Egyptian army informed Israel and the US of its intention to strengthen its military presence in the area adjacent to the Gaza Strip in the territories of the Sinai Peninsula

Oif Simchas Monday Rosh Chodesh Elul

 Chasunas: 

Helfgot - Ganzweig Ateres Esther

Jurkanski - Beer Ateres Blima

Schustal - Yankelowitz Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Gross - Markowitz Lake Terrace

Busel - Rothchhild Fountain Ballroom 

Schlesinger - Weiss Ne'emas Hachaim 

Night seder resumes

Monday Rosh Chodesh Elul August 25 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 85° Sunny. 

אם יתקע שופר בעיר ועם לא יחרדו

- Trump: As the President of the United States, I will stand up to Countries that attack our incredible American Tech Companies. Digital Taxes, Digital Services Legislation, and Digital Markets Regulations are all designed to harm, or discriminate against, American Technology. They also, outrageously, give a complete pass to China's largest Tech Companies. This must end, and end NOW! With this TRUTH, I put all Countries with Digital Taxes, Legislation, Rules, or Regulations, on notice that unless these discriminatory actions are removed, I, as President of the United States, will impose substantial additional Tariffs on that Country's Exports to the U.S.A., and institute Export restrictions on our Highly Protected Technology and Chips. America, and American Technology Companies, are neither the “piggy bank” nor the “doormat” of the World any longer. Show respect to America and our amazing Tech Companies or, consider the consequences! Thank you for your attention to this matter. DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

-Ruby shoe sale today at Maon bais Yaakov behind Bnos Melech 550 James until 8pm $44 a pair

- Update from Philadelphia yeshiva: The R"Y condition is stable the doctors are working on sending him home he still needs continued tefilos Shmuel ben Ita Ettil 

- Trump and RFK Jr. are allegedly planning to ban the COVID vaccine "within months"  Newsweek reports.

- BDE: Petirah of R' Binyomin Rosner Z"L,  27, of Flatbush, following  a ATV accident while on vactaion in  Sedona, Arizona. Levaya details TBA

- 2 Israeli seminary girls were briefly detained and released this morning at the kosel when they joined hundreds of nashim tzidkaniyos protesting the  Reform women of the wall who come every rosh chodesh to desecrate the kosel by making a minyan and holding a sefer Torah. 

-  Giyus: Not enough room in the jails? The solution for the detention facilities of the deserting yeshiva students - tents. The Military Police, are preparing to catch many deserters - and building tents for the detainees when the space in the military prisons runs out (i24)

- Tropical Storm Fernand formed over the weekend, becoming the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters said the storm is expected to move across the open waters of the subtropical central Atlantic well east and northeast of Bermuda. Fernand is expected to begin weakening on Monday night, Aug. 25. There are currently no hazards affecting land stemming from Fernand, according to the hurricane center.

- President Trump is calling out NBC and ABC and says they should be losing their broadcast licenses due to “unfair coverage of Republicans and/or conservatives.”

- School shoes a 38% increase at some local stores due to tariffs and inflation averaging  at 150 to 180 a pair

- BDE: Petirah of R’ Meir Winter z”l, of Lakewood. The levaya at the Lakewood Chapel, 613 Ramsey Avenue, 4:30 pm followed by kevura at the bais olam.

-Trump: WHAT IS GOING ON IN SOUTH KOREA? Seems like a Purge or Revolution. We can’t have that and do business there. I am seeing the new President today at the White House. Thank you for your attention to this matter!!!

- JSOR Kashrus alert it has come to are attention that hind quarter  meats are being sold online as kosher, Cheilev salting and other concerns have been found by 2 independent sources on such hind quarter meats there is currently no  recognized or reputable kosher supervision on any kind of hind meats in the USA

-Shiva for R' Yossi Hauptman Z"L  is at 1164 Cesil ct Lakewood shachris 8:15 am Mincha 7pm Maariv 9 pm 

- Trump says he'll allow 600,000 Chinese students into the U.S.

- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Democrat, New Jersey said he has “no immediate plans to run for president."

-The Toms River Church facing the threat of eminent domain over their plans to house a 17-bed homeless shelter on its property, have decided not to challenge the zoning board's denial of their variance. Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick had earlier put his takeover plans on hold following heavy resistance from the Church and its supporters.

- Sefardi selichos tonight at the kosel

Elul Zman 5785 Begins in The Yeshiva World

The boys are back from camp. The shofar was sounded this morning, and so will the kol Torah, as Elul Zman 5785 officially begins today in Bais Medrash Govoha. A short chavrusah tumul took place this morning, with the yeshiva beginning Maseches Gittin.

Other yeshivos and mesivtos across Lakewood are also starting today and tonight. Several new mosdos for both mesivta and bais medrash-age bochurim have opened their doors for the new year. At BMG, renovations were completed in the Forest Beis Medrash, including a facelift and expanded rooms.

In Long Beach, a number of new maggidei shiur have been appointed. Rav Mordechai Stern shlita will be delivering the highest-level shiur in Bais Medrash. Rav Sommers and Rav Shimon Waxman will be giving shiurim for mesivta and first-year bais medrash bochurim.

In Eretz Yisroel, Ponovezh Yeshiva now counts over 2,200 talmidim. The yeshiva has expanded the Ohel Kodshim building and opened a new dormitory above the Vizhnitzer Beis Medrash on Rechov Maharshal. A specially constructed bridge now connects the dormitory directly to the main Ponovezh campus. 

Mir Yeshiva added a new building with 100 seats on Rechov Chaim Ozer near Zhville. What was once an open-door policy for American bochurim has now shifted, as the hanhalah has tightened admissions with rigorous farhers, making acceptance more competitive.

Brisk Yeshiva on Rechov Press has also undergone renovations to accommodate growth. The exterior and staircases have been refurbished, and the upgraded entrance now better accommodates the Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik shlita, along with the thousands of talmidim who arrive daily to learn in the yeshiva’s eight bustling batei medrash.

In Baltimore, the Kollel continues to flourish with over 230 youngeleit, while in Indianapolis, a new kollel will be opening this zman, led by talmidim of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel.

Night seder for baalei batim has resumed as well, with a new program opening in Jackson at Mordy’s shtiebel. The hustle and bustle of the zman is back, as the quiet days of summer vacation draw to a close. Boys’ elementary schools will begin this Wednesday, while girls’ schools will start after Labor Day, on September 3rd.

Israel At War Monday August 25

 Israel at war day 689

- President Trump: I'm pretty sure in 2-3 weeks we'll have a decisive end to the war (in Gaza). The war has to end but people can't forget October 7th.

- Prime Minister’s Office Statement:

Israel deeply regrets the tragic mishap that occurred today at the Nasser Hospital in Gaza. Israel values the work of journalists, medical staff, and all civilians. The military authorities are conducting a thorough investigation. Our war is with Hamas terrorists. Our just goals are defeating Hamas and bringing our hostages.

- President Trump, in response to a reporter's question about the deaths of 20 Gazans, including “journalists”, in an Israeli attack on the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis today:

I'm not happy about it. I don't want to see these things. At the same time, we have to put an end to this whole nightmare. I rescued the hostages, all of them. Steve Witkoff was amazing. He did a great job, but I rescued them all because of my people and because of me. Now we're left with probably a little less than 20 hostages. I think one or two of them are dead. I said a long time ago that I would get them out, but when we get to the last 10 or 20, these people (Hamas) will not release them because they will be eliminated after they release them. It's a terrible situation a very terrible thing.

- IDF strike on south Gaza hospital said to kill 20, including rescuers and journalists

According to IDF sources, the attack was carried out after ground forces identified a threat to them from the hospital roof. The troops of Division 36 operating in Khan Yunis identified observations directed at them from the hospital roof for an extended period, and therefore attacked there. According to security officials, the entire hospital area is supposed to be cleared of the civilian population - except for the patients and medical staff who are allowed to remain there. Journalists affiliated with Reuters, AP, and Al Jazeera killed  The hospital was reportedly operating at full capacity, treating over 1,000 patients at the time of the strikes, Nasser Hospital Director Atef al-Hout told Al-Arabiya TV. He also claimed that over 50 people were wounded.

-A security source on the Nasser hospital strike in Gaza:

There was a camera on the hospital roof that recorded Israeli forces and was being used by Hamas.The forces received authorization to remove the camera with a drone.

Instead, they fired two tank shells  one at the camera and then one at the rescue forces on site.  (Ammit Segal)

-Turkey says Gaza hospital strike ‘attack on press freedom’

- The current hostage, ceasefire deal on the table is "no longer relevant," as any future negotiations must include the release of all hostages and a ceasefire on "terms that Israel is ready for," N12 quoted senior Israeli officials as saying on Sunday. “There is no connection between the upcoming military operation in Gaza,” the officials said, according to the report. “The hostage deal talks will not stop the operation, but the operation will accelerate the talks.”

- A new location for hostage deal negotiations outside of Qatar, Egypt

A new venue for negotiations, outside of Qatar and Egypt, is also reportedly to be up for debate, with a European capital or the United Arab Emirates (UAE) presented among the potential options.

- Syria says it “strongly condemns” what it says was an Israeli military incursion into an area in the country’s south, calling it a “dangerous escalation.” According to Damascus, dozens of soldiers and over 10 military vehicles were involved in a raid in the area of Beit Jinn, which sits near the border with the Golan Heights.

- Israel is “ready to support” Lebanon’s efforts to disarm Hezbollah and will implement a phased reduction of its military presence in Lebanon as a “reciprocal measure,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement on Monday. If the Lebanese Armed Forces “take the necessary steps to implement the disarmament of Hezbollah, Israel will engage in reciprocal measures, including a phased reduction of IDF presence in coordination with the US-led security mechanism,” the statement reads.

Oif Simchas Sunday Rosh Chodesh Elul

אומרים   לדוד ה' אורי וישעי

יעלה ויבוא 

Chasunas:

Zwebner - Bar Chanin Cedar Palace

Herskowitz - Abrahamson Bais Faiga

Cohen  - Hass Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Levin - Kinstlinger Fountain Ballroom 

Green - Sussna Ateres Esther

Pilchik Ateres Chaim Elazar

Sunday August 24 Rosh Chodesh Elul News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 82° Sunshine and clouds mixed

Coastal flood advisory until 2pm

-Elul zman some yeshivos started already while most begin tonight and tomorrow 

-Trump: I have a Constitutional Right to appoint Judges and U.S. Attorneys, but that RIGHT has been completely taken away from me in States that have just one Democrat United States Senator. This is because of an old and outdated “custom” known as a BLUE SLIP, that Senator Chuck Grassley, of the Great State of Iowa, refuses to overturn, even though the Democrats, including Crooked Joe Biden (Twice!), have done so on numerous occasions. Therefore, the only candidates that I can get confirmed for these most important positions are, believe it or not, Democrats! Chuck Grassley should allow strong Republican candidates to ascend to these very vital and powerful roles, and tell the Democrats, as they often tell us, to go to HELL

- For the first time in Yerushalayim's history, the majority of first graders will be enrolled in ultra-Orthodox schools. Out of around 16,000 Jerusalemites beginning their school journey on September 1, some 8,400 will go to Charedi schools, compared to around 4,300 students in state schools, and 3,500 in Arab schools.(Amit)

- Long lines at Ruby shoe sale

- The Powerball jackpot is rising to an estimated $750 million for Monday night drawing, the 10th largest in the game's history, after no single player matched all numbers drawn last night.

- Sale ends today at Hat Source 15%- 35% off located at Grebow shopping center Lakewood/Howell border 

- Southwest Airlines will begin requiring plus-size passengers to purchase two seats.. 

- New Prescription Delivery Fee

Starting September 1st, all prescription deliveries from Lakewood Pharmacy Chain, including Madison, Refuah, Westgate, and 3M+ Pharmacies, will include a $4 delivery fee.

This change helps them continue providing reliable and timely delivery service to the community. For your convenience, in-store pickup remains available at all locations, with typically shorter wait times.

To use the delivery service, customers will now be required to have a credit card on file.

- Ruby shoe sale today and Monday only $44 a pair located at Meon Bais Yaakov behind Bnos Melech 550 James st. 10:00am - 8:00pm Boys,girls weekday & shabbos Leather & Velvet

- Firefighters announce that they have achieved control over a brush fire that broke out on the western outskirts of Yerushalayim today, threatening the nearby town of Mevaseret Zion and drivers on Route 1, between Tel Aviv and the capital.

- Name added to  krethcnif  Siget rebbe who collapsed during mincha shabbos afternoon  name is  ברוך זיידא אליעזר זאב בן שפרה 

Gov. Phil Murphy says he's not sure Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill's plan to freeze utility rates is viable.(njglobe)

- Pickleball Kingdom is planning a new indoor facility with climate controlled indoor courts and a pro shop in South Brunswick

- First selichos for sefsrdim planned tomorrow night at the kosel with tehillim for the hostages.  Hundred thousand expected 

- The Tel Aviv municipality has sparked outrage by demanding dozens of synagogues in the city sign a contract promising to operate “without distinction of gender or faith,” while those that refuse to sign face eviction. In other words, Orthodox synagogues are being asked to stop operating according to Jewish law, The actual plan? “To approach roughly 130 synagogues and have them sign an allocation contract stating that ‘the synagogue will provide religious services to all residents of the neighborhood and nearby areas according to their character and nature, without distinction of age, gender, or faith, and the prayer text will be determined by the managing committee accordingly. It is clarified that no activity outside the purpose of the allocation specified above will be permitted,’” (Amit Segal)

Letter of chizuk to yeshiva bochurim and kollel youngeleit in EY by Rav Ezriel Auerbach shlita as they  are facing the threat of jail with gezeiras Giyus

Israel At War Sunday August 24

Israel at war day 688

- Israel carries out airstrikes in Yemen capital 

Sana'a, including near the presidential complex, Houthi missile bases, and oil storage facilities.

-Israeli Security Official:The attack in Yemen has ended. The attack did not involve targeted eliminations. The attack on the presidential compound was meant to signal the Houthis that their government targets were also in danger, but no senior Houthi was known to be there at the time.

- According to reports, the Houthi Presidential Palace, where Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi resides, was attacked. It appears that other senior officials may have been targeted as well.

Summary of the attack in Yemen: 4 targets a palace, 2 power stations, and a fuel depot. About 35 munitions by about 12 aircraft. A large number of in-air refuelings, distant target—the heart of the capital Sana'a. Significant damage was inflicted on the palace. The attack caused significant damage to the city's power supply

-IDF Preparations continue for a massive ground operation, and as part of preemptive strikes, reports of significant attacks in Zeitoun, Gaza

- US. "suddenly" decides to withdraw all its forces from Ain al-Assad and Victoria military bases in Iraq ahead of schedule.

-Iran is ready to significantly reduce the level of uranium enrichment to prevent Britain from reinstating UN sanctions. According to Iranian sources, Tehran is willing to soften its stance to avoid further military attacks from Israel and the United States

- Following Trump’s statements, the families of the hostages received the following message from the Coordinator of Prisoners and Missing Persons, Gal Hirsch: "According to the information Israel has, there is no change in the information you received from us:

20 of the hostages are alive, 2 are in serious condition, 28 are not alive and have been defined as fallen hostages."

Motzei Shabbos Rosh Chodesh Elul News Updates Lakewood

ראש חודש אלול  תשפ'ה

62° Mainly clear

Coastal flood advisory for the area until 2am

- Powerball lottery drawing tonight 11pm Jackpot at 700 million 

- BDE Petirah of Rav Yisroel Meyer Shain ZT”L,  9th grade Magid Shiur In Mirrer Yeshiva high school in Brooklyn Mesivta For Over 60 Years son of Rav Moshe and  Rebbetzin Ruchama Shain He was in the low 90's. Levaya  tomorrow  12 00 pm at Mirrer Yeshiva, 1791 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn, NY.

-Some Jersey shore beaches opened as Hurricane Erin moves away while others still have red flag warnings

-The Yemeni missile on Friday night: Several fragments fell in Bnei Brak at the Rav Shach - Rav Kotler  streets intersection near Itzkowitz in Bnei Brak

-Tefillos for the kretchnif Siget rebbe who collapsed during mincha shabbos afternoon  name is  זיידא אליעזר זאב בן שפרה 

- Ruby shoe sale tomorrow and Monday only $44 a pair located at Meon Bais Yaakov behind Bnos Melech 550 James st. 10:00am - 8:00pm Boys,girls weekday & shabbos Leather & Velvet.

- Jackson: A 34-year-old township man died in a car accident on the morning of Aug. 23, officials said. At 6:27 a.m. on Saturday, township police responded to the scene of the crash on Metedeconk Trail, after a driver had crashed into a parked truck and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Chief Kunz. 

- Musical Hallel this Rosh Chodesh Sunday morning at the roof of the beach byWave hotel resort in Deal, NJ 8:30 am

-Update: The interview has been postponed again for a later show.

Heter Kehuna case to be discussed tonight on the talkline radio show with Zev Brenner after it was postponed last week.

- Fox News reports that federal agents raided the home of former National Security Adviser John Bolton amid allegations he received millions in payments from overseas sources. According to the network, investigators are probing whether Bolton may have been trafficking U.S. intelligence through undisclosed foreign dealings.

Israel At War Motzei Shabbos Re'eh

Israel at war day 687

-An IDF officer was killed in an apparent accident in the southern Gaza Strip today after a IDF explosive detonated

Ori Gerlic, 20, from Meitar.

- The assessment in Israel: at least one or two hostages in very serious and life-threatening condition

-US President Donald Trump indicated during a press conference in the Oval Office on Friday that fewer than 20 hostages held by terror groups in Gaza are still alive, sparking despair from the families of the captives and a denial from Israel’s hostage point man.

- Gantz urges Netanyahu, Lapid, Liberman to form temporary ‘hostage-redemption government’

- Israel defense establishment is examining whether the ballistic missile launched last night from Yemen had a cluster warhead.

As reported yesterday, the missile disintegrated shortly before reaching Israeli territory, and the Air Force fired interceptors at its fragments. It is now being investigated whether these were separate warheads, each with its own explosive.

During the campaign against Iran in June, Iran launched several ballistic missiles with similar cluster warheads, and it is very likely that Iran transferred similar weapons systems to the Houthis.

-Thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv and across Israel tonight in weekly protests calling on the government to make a deal with the Hamas  for a hostage release deal and ceasefire in the Gaza Strip,  as this may be the last chance to save lives.

Zmanim Lakewood עש"ק פר' ראה מברכים חודש אלול תשפ"ה

 שֶׁתְּחַדֵּשׁ עָלֵינוּ אֶת הַחֹדֶשׁ הַזֶּה לְטוֹבָה וְלִבְרָכָה, וְתִתֶּן לָנוּ חַיִּים אֲרוּכִים, חַיִּים שֶׁל שָׁלוֹם

Friday, August 22, 2025 / כ"ח אב תשפ"ה ערב שבת פרשת ראה  

Candle lighting 7:25 pm                                          

Shkiah/sunset 7:43 pm

- Rosh chodesh Elul is Sunday & Monday

-The molad will be

Motzei Shabbos 26 minutes and 6 chalakim after 11:00 pm

 

-weather shabbos day High 83° Sunny                      הפטרת פרשת ראה - עניה סערה לא נוחמה                   

                                                                 הסגולוה המיוחדות בשבת הקרובה, שבת מברכין חודש אלול

רבי אהרן מקרלין כתב במכתב לבנו כי "היות ואין מברכים את חודש תשרי בשבת שלפני תחילת  החודש, יש לכוון בברכת חודש אלול גם על חודש תשרי" רבי אלימלך בידרמן שליט"א כותב על כך: "ולפי זה, חיל ורעדה  יאחזון, ביודעם כי הנה עתה מברכין את ראש חודש תשרי – ראש השנה שהוא המשפיע לכל השנה הבאה, ונמצא שבברכת חודש זה נכלל כל שנת תשפ'ה וכל אשר יתרחש בה

"ידועים דבריו של רבי ישראל מסלנט: "מלפנים כאשר ידעתי – כל איש אחזו פלצות מקול הקורא קדוש אלול'"

(אור ישראל איגרת יד)

Israel At War Friday August 22

Israel at war day 686

- President Trump on Gaza: “It must end… it's an extroation… Hams will not give up the last hostages because they know it will be the end of their lives (of Hams). You have to remember 10/7…

- Prime Minister Netanyahu is not satisfied with the name of the operation to capture the city of Gaza (Gideon’s Chariots B) and is considering changing its name to "Iron Fist"

- Global hunger monitor declares famine in Gaza for 1st time UN rights chief warns Israel could be guilty of war crimes, after IPC says famine has arrived in north Gaza; Israel says report ignored and ‘fabricated’ crucial data

- Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to immediately resume granting medical and humanitarian visas to residents of the Gaza Strip.

Friday August 22 News Updates Lakewood

 Friday, August 22, 2025 / כ״ח אב תשפ״ה ערב שבת פרשת ראה מברכים  חודש אלול

Candle lighting  7:25 PM

shkiah/sunset  7:43 pm

weather  81° Sunny 

shabbos day 83° Sunny skies

Yahrtzeit of Rav Avrohom Pam ZtL 

B H a 5 year old was pulled from a pool by an alert 13 year old after a drowning incident at Skopps bungalows in S Fallsburg the child is alert  responsibe and crying bh after CPR was performed. please Daven Binyomin ben Toba Leah

Trump: I am pleased to announce that we are doing a major Tariff Investigation on Furniture coming into the United States. Within the next 50 days, that Investigation will be completed, and Furniture coming from other Countries into the United States will be Tariffed at a Rate yet to be determined. This will bring the Furniture Business back to North Carolina, South Carolina, Michigan, and States all across the Union. Thank you for your attention

- Trump says after cleaning up DC with the National Guard, he'll move to another location, stating, "Chicago will be next, then we'll help New York."

- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announces that Canada will be DROPPING their retaliatory tariffs against the US and removing tariffs on US goods covered by existing trade deals.

-A tour bus has rolled over on I-90 East near mile marker 403.9 in Pembroke, NY. Authorities report a mass casualty incident and the entire highway is closed.

-Powerball lottery Estimated Jackpot $700 Million drawing motzei shabbos 

- There's no Yated Neeman newspaper this week publication will resume next week

- An Oficial eruv has been constructed in south Lakewood near Oka n Vine that goes over route 9 something that the Roshei Yeshiva have never allowed before in Lakewood several Chasidishe rabbonim have signed a letter approving of this new eruv 

- Giyus: Hundreds greeted hibachi Refoel Yitzchakov upon his release from prison after 17 days for avoiding the IDF draft

- FBI raids John Bolton’s home in national security probe  Trump said "I don't know about it. I saw it on television this morning. I'm not a fan of John Bolton. He's a real, sort of a, lowlife."

- Stocks surged Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested a rate cut could be coming soon. The Dow blew past a new record, rising by more than 900 points 

- East Kennedy Blvd in Lakewood will be closed nightly for milling and paving beginning this Friday through Tuesday from 8pm - 6 am all cars have to be removed off the road 

- Hurricane Erin, now sitting a few hundred miles off the coast of New Jersey, is bringing strong winds and crashing waves to the Jersey Shore, especially in Cape May County, on Thursday.

- Jackson /Lakewood border officials in Ocean County will construct a roundabout at the busy corner of Central Avenue and North Hope Chapel Road to reduce crashes and speed up traffic flow. 

- Bikur Cholim of Lakewood is calling on camps and bungalow colonies in Lakewood and the Catskills to take part in a vital initiative: donating leftover bulk food to benefit patients and families in need. Camps and bungalow colonies can schedule a pickup by calling 732-333-8000.

- A week after the Trump-Putin summit meeting in Alaska and despite attempts by the American administration to arrange a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin, Sergey Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister, said there is no planned meeting, claiming that Zelenskyy does not agree to the conditions set by Putin

Musical Hallel this Rosh Chodesh Sunday morning at the roof of the beach  byWave hotel resort  in Deal, NJ 8:30 am